What is premature ejaculation?
Before entering the meaning of premature ejaculation, you must first understand what ejaculation is. Ejaculation is the release of sperm and semen through the penis by a man which occurs as a result of sexual stimulation. In intercourse there is no standard duration and it all depends on each partner. But based on research, sexual intercourse lasts an average of five and a half minutes before men finally reach ejaculation.
Premature ejaculation is a symptom characterized by the inability of a man to control his ejaculation. A person is considered to have premature ejaculation if in 75% - 100% of sexual intercourse, sperm comes out in less than 1 minute from penetration and complaints persist for at least 6 months. The effect that arises when a man experiences premature ejaculation is the emergence of anxiety, fear, and stress in patients or their partners. But don't worry if a man occasionally experiences premature ejaculation because this is a very natural thing.
What is the difference between premature ejaculation and erectile dysfunction?
Premature ejaculation and erectile dysfunction are both parts of sexual dysfunction but the two are very different. Premature ejaculation is a symptom where sperm comes out in less than 1 minute, while erectile dysfunction or impotence is the inability of a man to achieve or maintain an erection. The resulting effect is difficulty penetrating during sexual intercourse resulting in psychological problems and stress.
What causes premature ejaculation?
Premature ejaculation is mostly caused by biological factors or psychological factors. Biological factors can be in the form of illness while psychological factors can be caused by anxiety, stress or problems at work or family. As you get older, the risk of premature ejaculation also increases.
Can a disease like obesity cause premature ejaculation?
Not only obesity can cause premature ejaculation, diabetes and heart disease can also contribute to this condition. This is caused by a lack of blood flow to the penis and leads to premature ejaculation or other sexual dysfunctions.
How can I overcome premature ejaculation?
To deal with premature ejaculation, immediately come to a trusted hospital and meet with a specialist urologist to get appropriate and safe therapy. The therapy given can be in the form of drugs. If that doesn't work, there is a vacuum erection device therapy which functions to suck up air and make blood flow to the penis smoother. If it still doesn't work, then the patient is recommended to do surgery. As another alternative, erectile dysfunction can also be treated with Extracorporeal shockwave therapy (ESWT) . ESWT is a non-invasive therapy by shooting certain waves which can stimulate the formation of new blood vessels thereby increasing blood flow to the penis and improving erectile function.
Patients are also advised to see a psychiatrist and consult on depression, anxiety or stress problems which can be one of the main causes of premature ejaculation. In addition, a healthy lifestyle has also proven to be very effective in preventing erectile dysfunction and premature ejaculation. Start consuming food with balanced nutrition, get enough sleep, and exercise regularly for a healthier and stronger body. #LiveExcellently
Article written by dr. Arie Asnafi, Sp.U (Urology Specialist at EMC Hospital Tangerang).